Business Buzz Blog

The Place for George Mason University Undergraduate Business Student Information

From academic updates to policies to career activities, the Business Buzz Blog will keep you informed of all you need to know while pursuing your degree and future career. 

  • April 17, 2023
    Macro-economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and tightening consumer spending are causing headwinds for retailers. In response, the Center for Retail Transformation will host a half-day, virtual summit on April 20th, from Noon to 4 p.m. explaining how retailers can thrive in today’s environment.
  • April 12, 2023
    What attracts someone to work for the federal government? Here's one story
  • April 10, 2023
    George Mason University's Real Estate Association and Washington Commander's Vice President for Public Affairs, Joe Maloney, team up to talk about Washington's NFL Team and their process of building a new stadium and facilities.  Learn about the intersection of the commercial real estate business and professional sports on April 21 at 10 a.m. at Horizon Hall 3010.
  • April 6, 2023
    Graduates are encouraged to attend both the official university commencement ceremony and their school's degree celebration ceremony. The University Spring Commencement will take place Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10 am in the EagleBank Arena. The School of Business Degree Celebration will take place May 20 at 6 pm in the EagleBank Arena.
  • April 6, 2023
    Scott will introduce project management and the value of PMI (Project Management Institute) Certification for building a professional career.
  • April 6, 2023
    Scott Hine will provide invaluable insights into what it is like to work in government contracting – it is much more than contracts – and how your academic interests and career can be used to serve the public good.
  • April 4, 2023
    The Scholarship Fund of the Greater Washington Society of CPAs is accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Awards Program. Students who meet the application criteria are invited to apply for a scholarship award from the Scholarship Fund. Students must complete the online application by the deadline--April 23, 2023.
  • April 4, 2023
    The Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) is pleased to announce the establishment of the CREE Advisory Board Undergraduate Scholarships which will award $2,500 scholarships to students who are in the Minor in Real Estate Development program. The scholarships will be awarded starting in the Fall 2023 semester.
  • April 3, 2023
    Join us for a virtual information session on Zoom to learn more about studying Marketing at Mason! There will be two virtual information sessions – on Tuesday 4/4 and Thursday 4/6 from 12:00-1:00PM
  • March 28, 2023
    Baroni Center Student Ambassadors gained insights into government contracting through a site visit hosted by Atlantic Union Bank.
  • March 27, 2023
    The Financial Well-Being Team in the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) has partnered with various departments on campus to create Money Smart Day, a virtual and now in-person financial literacy conference to help you find that financial balance in your life.  The 3rd annual Money Smart Day will take place in a virtual setting throughout all three Mason campuses (Fairfax, Arlington, and Sci-Tech) the day of April 12, 2023. This event is open to students, staff, faculty, alumni, and all other members of the Mason community. 
  • March 27, 2023
    George Mason University's Real Estate Association is hosting a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Panel with Marcus & Millichap on Thursday, March 30 at 4 PM-5:45 PM in Horizon Hall #3010. This event is free to George Mason University students.